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Stats & Facts about Sleep [Infographic]

October 5October 4Posted in HealthTagged artificial light, circadian clock, facts, Health, healthy living, insomnia, lifestyle, myths, nap, siesta, sleep, sleep disorders, sleep quality, stats, wellbeing

How can Sleep improve your Health?

Healthy living has never been as popular as it is today. More and more people are trying to lead balanced lives by taking care of their environment, working-out regularly, and eating well. However, there is one thing they mustn’t neglect – sleep.

Quality sleep time is just as important to health and well-being as food and exercise. But, what if you are one of the 50% of the population that is not getting enough rest and is experiencing daytime sleepiness? In that case, naps are the answer.

Although many people identify napping with laziness, short naps can actually be quite beneficial. In addition to curing drowsiness, they can also make you healthier. Research shows that a quick siesta during the day can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure or stroke.

Taking a nap for 10 to 12 minutes once or twice a week improves your cognitive abilities and mood. It basically gives your body a boost and leaves you feeling refreshed and alert.

For more information on this topic, the team over at DisturbMeNot have you covered. They’ve published a well-researched infographic that details all of the information and a lot more.

If this piqued your interest, then go ahead and read on.

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The Art of Napping: tips & stats [Infographic]

September 13September 13Posted in HealthTagged ideal, infographic, light, nap, napping, position, sleep, stats, times, tips, typesLeave a comment

Originally Published on totalbeauty.com

“Midday naps for adults are slowly becoming more acceptable, and they have science and HR backing them up. Due to longer work hours and more sleep-deprived (read: unproductive) workers, more and more workplaces are embracing naps and even creating designated rooms for them. Why? According to researchers and scientists, when done properly, naps can be extremely beneficial in retaining memory, upping productivity, and improving performance.” – ERICA SMITH

How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits + Tips

September 17September 17Posted in HealthTagged benefis, caffeine, cycle, day, Health, insomnia, nap, napping, sleep, time, tips, walk4 Comments

Originally Published on LifeHacker

Taking a nap, we’ve seen time and again, is like rebooting your brain. Everyone likes to get a quick nap in every now and then, but napping may be as much of an art as it is a science. The Wall Street Journal offers recommendations for planning your perfect nap, including how long to nap and when.

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How to avoid eating out of Boredom / Mindless Eating

July 9July 9Posted in HealthTagged avoid, bored, boredom, drink, eating, exercise, food, fridge, gym, hungry, meditate, mind, mindless, nap, organize, plan, productive, read, shower, snack, stop, tips, walk, workoutLeave a comment

DISCLAIMER: Please notice that this post is for people, like me, who eats out of boredom not for hunger. I’m not at all supporting the idea of avoid eating. Do not misinterpret this message linked to anorexia or any other eating disorder. If you have not eaten in the last 4 hours, then your body is asking you for food and nutritions. Listen to your body and take healthy measures. All the information here shared (in the article and the blog in general) and my own does not substitute professional medical advice.

Bored, Not Hungry via A Lovely Life, Indeed

If you’re one of the many people who choose to make their way to the pantry when you’re bored, STOP! There are many other productive things you could be doing that will take your mind off food. Try some of these activities:

1. Plate It

When I want to eat everything in sight, it’s sometimes for a good reason: I’m hungry! If my breakfast, lunch, or dinner doesn’t satisfy me, I inevitably end up aimlessly snacking. Instead, I prepare a snack with a mix of healthy carbs, protein, and fat, and place it on a plate before I eat it. That way, I see how much I am eating instead of mindlessly chomping away.

2. Drink Up

I drink water throughout the day, but I also sip right before and during my meals to help satisfy my hunger. And if I’m feeling extra snacky, I’ll chug 8 to 10 ounces of water and then wait a little while before I decide whether to eat something. Most of the time, water does the trick.

3. Take A Walk

A brisk 10-minute walk around the block with my iPod almost always cures my boredom munchies. Plus, I get a little extra exercise in my day!
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Health Secrets from Around the Globe

May 14May 14Posted in HealthTagged alzheimer, arctic root, Bicycle, Brain, chew, cocoa, curry, Cycling, diesease, diet, eat, eating, full, golden root, greece, hara hachi bu, Health, healthy, heart, herb, india, japan, nap, netherlands, panama, pure, rest, rhodiola rosea, russia, secrets, siesta, sleep, stress, tips, turmeric, unprocessed, worldLeave a comment

By Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oprah.com

From the Japanese to the Russians, the Greeks to the Kuna Indians of Panama, every culture has its own secrets to better health and longer life. These traditional remedies and practices—like drinking a calming herbal tea or cooking with a particular spice—might seem inconsequential, but researchers are discovering that these little things can make a world of difference. Try importing these six habits, all worth bringing home.

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